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Google Shuts Down Global Proxy Network That Hijacked 90 Million Android Devices Through Free Apps

Google has announced it successfully dismantled a massive cyber network that secretly exploited over 90 million Android devices and other smart gadgets worldwide. This network turned users' devices into hidden residential proxies, routing internet traffic for external parties without their consent.

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Google Shuts Down Global Proxy Network That Hijacked 90 Million Android Devices Through Free Apps

Google announced that it has dismantled a large-scale cyber network. This network is believed to have exploited over 90 million Android devices, along with other smart devices globally. These devices were secretly used as part of a residential proxy infrastructure, routing internet traffic for outside parties without the owners' knowledge.

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